Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Price $22.20 - $96.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Run with Joy Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Miler on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in beautiful Albuquerque, Bernalillo! This unique unicorn-themed event invites all running enthusiasts and unicorn lovers to participate in a memorable race day experience. The half marathon kicks off at 8 AM, followed by the 10K at 9:30 AM, the 5K at 10 AM, and the family-friendly 1 Miler at 10:30 AM.
Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along the North Diversion Channel Trail, which is mostly flat, making it ideal for runners of all levels. Each race comes with fantastic perks including a medal and shirt for half marathon and 10K finishers, a breakfast burrito, and a refreshing beer or root beer to celebrate your achievement. After the races, stick around for live music, delicious food, and a fun raffle where every bib number is a chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this fabulous event—register before March 1, 2026, to secure your shirt size and be part of this joyful celebration!
Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along the North Diversion Channel Trail, which is mostly flat, making it ideal for runners of all levels. Each race comes with fantastic perks including a medal and shirt for half marathon and 10K finishers, a breakfast burrito, and a refreshing beer or root beer to celebrate your achievement. After the races, stick around for live music, delicious food, and a fun raffle where every bib number is a chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this fabulous event—register before March 1, 2026, to secure your shirt size and be part of this joyful celebration!
Organiser's Description
CALLING ALL UNICORN AND BEER LOVERS! JOIN US FOR THIS AMAZING UNICORN-THEMED HALF-MARATHON 10K, 5K AND 1 MILER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Day of Registration: 6:30am-7:30am
START TIMES AND DETAILS-
1/2 MARATHON: 8AM-12PM
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
10K: 9:30AM-12PM
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
5K: 10AM-12PM
Participants will receive a shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO MEDAL.
1 MILER: 10:30AM-12PM
Participants will receive beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO SHIRT OR MEDAL.
COURSE-
The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse- 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
The out-and-back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. This is a shared path. The majority of the course is flat, with some elevation change where it passes under major streets. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations along the half-marathon and 10k routes. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish and 5k turnaround.
With your half-marathon, 10k, and 5k registration, you will receive a t-shirt, breakfast burrito, and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. 1 miler participants will not receive a shirt. All half-marathon and 10k participants will receive a finisher's medal. 5k and 1 miler will not receive a medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers.
We will have live music and food post-run. We will be holding a raffle post-race, open to all finishers instead of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING PROVIDED BY FERAL ADVENTURES.
RUN WITH JOY SHIRT AND SPECIFIC SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 3/1/2026.
PRICE INCREASES 2/1/2026 SIGN UP NOW!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM 5-7PM AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE. If you registered before 3/1/2026 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.
MUST BE 21 TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BEER. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
*DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON THE DAY OF REGISTRATION.
RACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 12PM.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Day of Registration: 6:30am-7:30am
START TIMES AND DETAILS-
1/2 MARATHON: 8AM-12PM
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
10K: 9:30AM-12PM
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
5K: 10AM-12PM
Participants will receive a shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO MEDAL.
1 MILER: 10:30AM-12PM
Participants will receive beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO SHIRT OR MEDAL.
COURSE-
The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse- 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
The out-and-back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. This is a shared path. The majority of the course is flat, with some elevation change where it passes under major streets. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations along the half-marathon and 10k routes. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish and 5k turnaround.
With your half-marathon, 10k, and 5k registration, you will receive a t-shirt, breakfast burrito, and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. 1 miler participants will not receive a shirt. All half-marathon and 10k participants will receive a finisher's medal. 5k and 1 miler will not receive a medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers.
We will have live music and food post-run. We will be holding a raffle post-race, open to all finishers instead of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING PROVIDED BY FERAL ADVENTURES.
RUN WITH JOY SHIRT AND SPECIFIC SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 3/1/2026.
PRICE INCREASES 2/1/2026 SIGN UP NOW!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM 5-7PM AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE. If you registered before 3/1/2026 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.
MUST BE 21 TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BEER. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
*DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON THE DAY OF REGISTRATION.
RACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 12PM.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$96.40
Half marathon course will be along with North Diversion channel. Starting at Canteen Brewhouse, running east on Aztec Rd, and North on the Diversion Channel and back on the same course. Hydration and aid stations and porta potties will be available at various points on the race course. -
10k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:30AM MDT)
$59.30
This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel. Water, first aid, and porta potties will be available on the course. -
5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
$54.00
This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel. At the turn around point water, first aid, and porta potties will be available. -
1 Miler
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (10:30AM MDT)
$22.20
This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel.
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2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, 87107, NM, United States
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